Left Arrow with Small Circle ⬰

⬰ (U+2B30) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Left Arrow with Small Circle is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: LEFT ARROW WITH SMALL CIRCLE is the name of the symbol with codepoint U+2B30 in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and the Common script. In its history, it followed patterns of arrows used to show direction in diagrams and control panels. Today, it appears in interfaces and documents to signal backward movement or a return to a prior state, and to mark an action point in menus. The small circle adds a distinct touch that helps distinguish it from a plain left arrow in crowded icons. In many fonts, the circle aids visibility at small sizes, making the symbol easier to read in toolbars and diagrams. Users recognize it as an arrow that guides navigation to the left or to go back. It is used where icons are needed without language, especially in interfaces, diagrams, and printed materials. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B30 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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